Red
2021
PAUILLAC
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
CA GRANDS CRUS
Varietal blend
62% Cabernet Sauvignon
38% Merlot
Alcohol by volume
12,8°
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
38 ha
Average age of vines
35 years old
Grape varieties
60% Cabernet Sauvignon,
40% Merlot
Soil type
NC
Vineyard skills
Harvest 100% manual
Yields in hls/ha
31 hls/ha
Vinification
NC
Maturing/ageing : 18 months in French oak barrels
Owner's words
2021 was more than a "winegrower's vintage". It was also a vintage that required selective sorting, due to the many challenges it faced. The weather conditions seriously tested our morale throughout the growth cycle : a very early bud break dur to the mild, very wet winter and a summery start to spring were followed by a particularly cool, rainy summer with relatively little sunshine. While the Merlot was harvested early despite rather low anthocyanin, tannin and sugar potentials, the Cabernet Sauvignon once again took the opportunity to give us a very pleasant surprise. Meticulous sorting of the harvest, management of temperatures and maceration times on a batch-by-batch basis, and the rigorous selection of these batches were essential this year, enabling us to produce a precise Grand-Puy Ducasse with delicate notes of cedar.